HARTSVILLE, SC. — Sustainable packaging company Sonoco announced its membership with the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC), reinforcing its dedication to sustainable packaging solutions within the pet care industry. 

Sonoco’s packaging solutions include flexible, metal, thermoformed and rigid paper container packaging, offering a range of products to cater to the diverse packaging needs of the industry. With a focus on material platforms for pet food and treat packaging, Sonoco targets both market needs and the growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions, according to the company.

PSC, founded in 2013, aims to serve as a platform for fostering collaborative solutions to enhance social responsibility and reduce environmental footprints within the pet sector. As a member of PSC, Sonoco now has the ability to collaborate with nearly 200 companies across the supply chain to drive sustainability initiatives in the pet sector.

“We are thrilled to welcome Sonoco to the Pet Sustainability Coalition,” said Allison Reser, director of sustainability and innovation at PSC. “Packaging suppliers play a critical role in the pet industry, and we need companies like Sonoco to drive innovation and sustainability in pet care and food packaging. Partnerships and a willingness to collaborate are invaluable to create a future where the health of our pets and the planet are in harmony.”

Sonoco’s metal packaging offers two- and three-piece steel can solutions that are designed to preserve the quality and freshness of wet pet food. Additionally, its flexible packaging options are recyclable in the paper curbside stream or through store drop-off programs.

In North America and across European markets, Sonoco will continue to focus on its rigid paper container offerings, particularly its EnviroCan®, which combines a spiral-wound paperboard can structure with a resealable lid to ensure product freshness and durability during handling and storage.

“At Sonoco, our commitment to our pets extends beyond innovation; it encompasses a genuine passion for progress in animal welfare,” said Ernest Haynes, president of Sonoco’s Metal Packaging Division. “By providing sustainable packaging solutions and empowering our employees with the resources and opportunities to give back, we strive to create a meaningful impact on the lives of pets and the communities we serve.

“Through this new partnership with the PSC, Sonoco reaffirms its promise to deliver not only superior packaging solutions, but also to contribute positively to the global sustainability effort,” Haynes added.

Read more about sustainability efforts across the pet food and treat industry.